Walden

Pro ect complet on: 2021

Tota area: 2500 sq t

Locat on: Kera a, India

The story of Walden Residence takes a captivating journey towards self-discovery and shatters the myth of sustainability, weaving together threads of history and philosophy over 160 years. Inspired by the literary work of American naturalist Henry David Thoreau, published in 1854, Walden explores the search for truth and the essence of life. Thoreau left behind city life to live in solitude in a cabin in the woods, offering a unique perspective on life as society and norms went on their predetermined course. Can minimal living bring harmony and understanding to life? What if design took that same shift in perspective?

The Walden Residence stands as a testament to the art of crafting a resilient dwelling. Perched on a hillock in the IAS Colony of Vattiyoorkavu, Trivandrum, the modern contemporary architecture combines thoughtful design, material innovation, and purposeful function. The architects faced a narrow, linear site sloping towards the west, with the longest side facing south.

The framed structure with longer spans creates immense volumes without columns. Sustainable features such as a 3KW solar power system, rainwater harvesting, and a biogas plant add to the residence's ecofriendliness. As the rain showers down, the semi-outdoor walkway offers a transcendental aura, bathing the senses in tranquility. At night, the home glows with light filtering through the exterior jaali and shaded promenade, reminding us of our roots in sustainability while illuminating a future of hope.

A white canvas stands tall, its vertical façade a beckoning invitation for all to gaze upon its plain walls and wonder at the hidden secrets. Every design has a story to tell, and the tale of Walden deviates from the known. A pioneering experiment that challenges preconceived notions, this story is rooted in philosophy and design that paves the way for an innovative outlook and mode of action in tune with our times.

The world is evolving, and with it, the concept of sustainable living. As people become more inclined to live green and healthily, the future will bring novel ways to strengthen the relationship between man and architecture. Walden Residence embodies the perfect harmony of location, context, history, and philosophy, showcasing the mindful composition of sustainable living in the 21st century.

Ic4

Project completion: 2021

Total area: 10,000 sqft Location: Kerala, India

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The Integrated Command, Control & Communication Centre (IC4) will be the brain for city operation, exception handling, and disaster management.

The IC4 is seamlessly integrated with various smart elements & egovernance services to monitor realtime data, including systems such as Smart Streetlighting, Adaptive Traffic Control System, Traffic enforcement, Public Bike Sharing, Citizen Grievances, GIS Maps, Solar and Variable Messaging Display boards. IC4 Analytics platform provides actionable intelligence platform is capable of real-time operations monitoring, KPI monitoring, prescriptive/predictive analytics, adhoc reporting and analysis, complex event processing, dashboards with interactive data visualization, and maps integration.

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'IC4 will become the heart of Kochi smart city for monitoring, maintaining, and addressing the needs of millions of people with quality services and facilities by bringing multiple systems together. This State of the art consists of a superior Videowall and 24-seater operator consoles for 24X7 monitoring with an adjoining war room. This facility is one of India's best smart city command centers in scale, infrastructure, technology, and functional aspects.'

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India